Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clev...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
Product Description & Identification
Swing sets involved in this recall have the following part numbers: 8 ft 2-Unit Standard Swing 0248 5 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail 0287 8 ft Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay 0230 5 in Arch Swing 2-Unit Add-A-Bay 0370 10 ft 2-Unit Standard Swing 0249 3-1/2 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail 0288 10 ft Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay 0231 3-1/2 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay 0375 8 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing 0270 2-3/8 in Arch Swing w-7 ft Top Rail 0120 8 ft heavy duty swing add-a-bay 0232 2-3/8 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay 0121 10 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing 0259 7 ft Early Childhood T-Swing 0290 10 ft Heavy Duty Swing Add-A- Bay 0233 8 ft Single Post Swing Assembly 0295 8 ft Single Post Swing Add-A- Bay 0296
Affected Products
Playground Swing Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Playworld-Systems-Recalls-Swing-Sets-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Caused-by-Defective-Clevises |
| Title | Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d675bc54d270456a9bf3ab6e1e6cd4c4.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Playground Swing Set clevis |
| Hazards › Name | The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Playground Swing Sets |
| Products › Type | Swing Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2160 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 17,300 |
| Recall I D | 4590 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the swing from the swing set until a free repair kit is installed. The company has sent direct mail notices to consumers. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized dealers sold the swing sets to day care centers and children's learning centers nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for about between $770 and $3,100. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | Swing sets involved in this recall have the following part numbers: 8 ft 2-Unit Standard Swing 0248 5 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail 0287 8 ft Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay 0230 5 in Arch Swing 2-Unit Add-A-Bay 0370 10 ft 2-Unit Standard Swing 0249 3-1/2 in Arch Swing w-8 ft Top Rail 0288 10 ft Standard Duty Swing Add-A-Bay 0231 3-1/2 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay 0375 8 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing 0270 2-3/8 in Arch Swing w-7 ft Top Rail 0120 8 ft heavy duty swing add-a-bay 0232 2-3/8 in Arch Swing Add-A-Bay 0121 10 ft 2-Unit Heavy Duty Swing 0259 7 ft Early Childhood T-Swing 0290 10 ft Heavy Duty Swing Add-A- Bay 0233 8 ft Single Post Swing Assembly 0295 8 ft Single Post Swing Add-A- Bay 0296 |
| Recall Number | 08568 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Playworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.playworldsystems.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |